// For flags

CVE-2024-4767

Mozilla: IndexedDB files retained in private browsing mode

Severity Score

4.3
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

< 1%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

33
*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

If the `browser.privatebrowsing.autostart` preference is enabled, IndexedDB files were not properly deleted when the window was closed. This preference is disabled by default in Firefox. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126, Firefox ESR < 115.11, and Thunderbird < 115.11.

Si la preferencia `browser.privatebrowsing.autostart` está habilitada, los archivos IndexedDB no se eliminaron correctamente cuando se cerró la ventana. Esta preferencia está deshabilitada de forma predeterminada en Firefox. Esta vulnerabilidad afecta a Firefox &lt; 126, Firefox ESR &lt; 115.11 y Thunderbird &lt; 115.11.

A flaw was found in Mozilla. The Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory describes this flaw as follows: If the `browser.privatebrowsing.autostart` preference is enabled, IndexedDB files were not properly deleted when the window was closed. This preference is disabled by default in Firefox.

Multiple security issues have been found in the Mozilla Firefox web browser, which could potentially result in the execution of arbitrary code or clickjacking.

*Credits: Kim Do Hun via Tor Browser
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-05-10 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-05-14 CVE Published
  • 2025-03-28 CVE Updated
  • 2025-04-15 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-212: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer
  • CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (33)